]]>Utah Prairie Dog Story Prompts Stewart's Endangered Species Bill Federal law restricts some development in Iron County to protect the Utah prairie dog. But a Utah congressman says it’s a case where the federal...Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:00:00 -0400http://kuer.org/post/utah-prairie-dog-story-prompts-stewarts-endangered-species-bill
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]]>Congressman Chris Stewart Tells Legislature to Expect More Congressional Push Back Against ObamacareRepublican Congressman Chris Stewart gave a report on his efforts in Washington D.C. to members of the House and Senate today. He told members of the...Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:13:11 -0500http://kuer.org/post/congressman-chris-stewart-tells-legislature-expect-more-congressional-push-back-against
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]]>Seegmiller Calls Stewart a Hypocrite for Taking Millions from Federal Government <p>Democrat Jay Seegmiller came out with an attack Thursday on his Republican opponent for the 2<sup>nd</sup> Congressional District Chris Stewart.&#160; Seegmiller called Stewart a hypocrite for accepting federal stimulus dollars and for refusing an invitation to debate.&#160;</p><p>Seegmiller squinted into the sun as he stood in front the State Capitol building, where he once served as Representative.&#160; He told reporters that it was here he learned that if you say something, you better mean it, or someone will call you out on it. &#160;</p><p>“My opponent has stated on several occasions that the federal government cannot create jobs and he has demonized the Obama stimulus,” said Seegmiller,&#160;“Stewart - who grew up on a dairy farm - was first in line to milk the federal cow.”</p><p>Seegmiller pointed out that Stewart’s company the Shipley Group has received more than 5 million dollars in government contracts, and 35,000 in stimulus dollars.&#160;&#160; Stewart dismissed Seegmiller’s press conference as negative campaigning, and responded in a statement that his company helps improve government efficiency and reduce spending by providing assistance with critical services, like energy production on public lands.</p><p>Seegmiller also called out Stewart for refusing an invitation to debate him on KSL Newsradio’s Doug Wright Show.</p><p>“My opponent says he is running to save America,” said Seegmiller, “If this is his belief, then why go into hiding?”</p><p>The Stewart campaign would not give a reason why he decided not to participate, but confirmed that Stewart is scheduled for two upcoming 2<sup>nd</sup> District debates in Cedar City and St George.</p>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:20:29 -0400http://www.kuer.org/post/seegmiller-calls-stewart-hypocrite-taking-millions-federal-government
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Democrat Jay Seegmiller came out with an attack Thursday on his Republican opponent for the 2nd Congressional District Chris Stewart. Seegmiller called Stewart a hypocrite for accepting federal stimulus dollars and for refusing an invitation to debate.

Seegmiller squinted into the sun as he stood in front the State Capitol building, where he once served as Representative. He told reporters that it was here he learned that if you say something, you better mean it, or someone will call you out on it.

“My opponent has stated on several occasions that the federal government cannot create jobs and he has demonized the Obama stimulus,” said Seegmiller, “Stewart - who grew up on a dairy farm - was first in line to milk the federal cow.”

Seegmiller pointed out that Stewart’s company the Shipley Group has received more than 5 million dollars in government contracts, and 35,000 in stimulus dollars. Stewart dismissed Seegmiller’s press conference as negative campaigning, and responded in a statement that his company helps improve government efficiency and reduce spending by providing assistance with critical services, like energy production on public lands.

Seegmiller also called out Stewart for refusing an invitation to debate him on KSL Newsradio’s Doug Wright Show.

“My opponent says he is running to save America,” said Seegmiller, “If this is his belief, then why go into hiding?”

The Stewart campaign would not give a reason why he decided not to participate, but confirmed that Stewart is scheduled for two upcoming 2nd District debates in Cedar City and St George.

]]>Stewart Scores Business Endorsements in 2nd Congressional Race<p>Republican candidate for Utah’s 2<sup>nd</sup> Congressional District Chris Stewart was endorsed Friday by the US Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).&#160;</p><p>Stewart staged his press conference at Utah Metal Works – a small business that repurposes scrap materials.&#160; Behind him, a mini excavator fed a pile of insulated wires into a machine that chops them into small pieces, so the valuable copper can be separated.&#160; Stewart told KUER that as a small business owner, he understands what businesses like Utah Metal Works need to thrive.&#160;</p><p>“First is that if you want small business to grow, or if you want any business to grow, you have to get the heavy boot of government off of the throat of business,”&#160; Stewart said, “The second is we will grow our economy from the private sector, not from Washington DC.&#160; It’s impossible for them to create jobs.&#160; It has to come from business owners and business people.”</p><p>Stewart wants to cut federal regulations and supports permanent reductions in business taxes.&#160; He’s competing against Jay Seegmiller for the seat now held by Democrat Jim Matheson, who is running in the state’s new 4th District. &#160;Matheson has also been endorsed by the US Chamber and the NFIB.&#160;&#160;</p>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:29:19 -0400http://www.kuer.org/post/stewart-scores-business-endorsements-2nd-congressional-race
http://www.kuer.org/post/stewart-scores-business-endorsements-2nd-congressional-race<p>Republican candidate for Utah’s 2<sup>nd</sup> Congressional District Chris Stewart was endorsed Friday by the US Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).&#160;</p><p>Stewart staged his press conference at Utah Metal Works – a small business that repurposes scrap materials.&#160; Behind him, a mini excavator fed a pile of insulated wires into a machine that chops them into small pieces, so the valuable copper can be separated.&#160; Stewart told KUER that as a small business owner, he understands what businesses like Utah Metal Works need to thrive.&#160;</p><p>“First is that if you want small business to grow, or if you want any business to grow, you have to get the heavy boot of government off of the throat of business,”&#160; Stewart said, “The second is we will grow our economy from the private sector, not from Washington DC.&#160; It’s impossible for them to create jobs.&#160; It has to come from business owners and business people.”</p><p>Stewart wants to cut federal regulations and supports permanent reductions in business taxes.&#160; He’s competing against Jay Seegmiller for the seat now held by Democrat Jim Matheson, who is running in the state’s new 4th District. &#160;Matheson has also been endorsed by the US Chamber and the NFIB.&#160;&#160;</p>69no

Republican candidate for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District Chris Stewart was endorsed Friday by the US Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Stewart staged his press conference at Utah Metal Works – a small business that repurposes scrap materials. Behind him, a mini excavator fed a pile of insulated wires into a machine that chops them into small pieces, so the valuable copper can be separated. Stewart told KUER that as a small business owner, he understands what businesses like Utah Metal Works need to thrive.

“First is that if you want small business to grow, or if you want any business to grow, you have to get the heavy boot of government off of the throat of business,” Stewart said, “The second is we will grow our economy from the private sector, not from Washington DC. It’s impossible for them to create jobs. It has to come from business owners and business people.”

Stewart wants to cut federal regulations and supports permanent reductions in business taxes. He’s competing against Jay Seegmiller for the seat now held by Democrat Jim Matheson, who is running in the state’s new 4th District. Matheson has also been endorsed by the US Chamber and the NFIB.